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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.08, 1,302.84 and 375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.08, 1,302.84 and 375.52 is: 562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.08 : 1,302.84 = 375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.08/1,302.84 = 375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.08x = 1,302.84 × 375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.08x = 489,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,242.48/869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.94

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